F is for First Crush

For me, First Crush is a perfect pairing to go with this amazing book, How to Get Ainsley Bishop to Fall in Love with You. Oliver is unique with his lists, but he has a major crush on the popular girl, Ainsley. He wants to make her fall in love with him, and he has to make a list to do it. This is a must read for all high school boys. It’s also great for us adults, too. I got a kick out of this book and the relationships/friendships. They were real, relatable, and perfectly written. You have got to see this trailer, then read it. You won’t be sorry!!

Summary:
Seventeen-year-old Oliver Wendell Holmes (Yes, his parents are just that peculiar, but his brother’s name is Sherlock, so it could have been worse) knows that he’s different. He’s quirky, awkward, and he’s okay with that. Oliver also likes making lists—meticulous procedures for achieving his goals, step-by-step. Whether it’s “How to Get an A in Chemistry” or “How to Get Accepted to MIT,” he has a process, and it’s worked for him so far. He doesn’t even care that the popular kids mock him. Oliver’s got his eye on the prize.

So when he decides it’s time to declare his feelings for Ainsley Bishop, the girl of his dreams, it’s only natural for him to make a list—a point-by-point strategy to win her heart. He knows it will take a grand gesture for her to see all he has to offer, and her approaching birthday provides the ideal opportunity for Oliver to put his plan into action.

Finding the perfect gift is a challenge Oliver meets with his usual dogged determination. He’ll need to watch her carefully for clues to pinpoint exactly what he should give her. And along the way, he might just learn that what Ainsley really needs is not quite what he expected.